Is Annamali Distance Education valid for Study Abroad now?
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Adv. Ved Vinayak Law educator at Lex Logic You Tube channel. | Contributor-Level 9
3 years agoMy dear candidate, No, you cannot study overseas with an Annamalai University distance learning degree. In recent news, the UGC ruled that Annamalai University's ODL degrees are all null and void. On March 25, the UGC published a notice stating that Annamalai University did not previously receive authorisation from the UGC to conduct any open or remote learning courses. The UGC continued by advising students not to enrol in the ODL courses offered by Annamalai University. The statement that regular and distant mode degrees cannot be compared is largely accurate. -
Hi, No, distance education degree from Annamalai University is not valid to go study abroad. In recent news, UGC has declared all ODL degrees at Annamalai University invalid. UGC released a notice on March 25 saying that Annamalai University does not have the prior approval of UGC to offer any open or distance learning courses. UGC also went on to warn students against taking admission to ODL programs offered by Annamalai University. It is mostly right that the regular and distance mode degrees cannot be compared. But, in foreign countries, it is all about the skill set and knowledge which is required for a job or higher study, So, pre
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Candidates after getting admission at Annamalai University DDE can download the soft copy of study material from the university's website. The syllabus and self learning study materials for the programme is supplied during the time of admission. For the second, third and fourth semesters/ years, the self-learning study material is dispatched by CDOE via post on receipt of the tuition fee for respective years. Students should also have paid the fees in full for the
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Annamalai University DDE provides exemption from payment of tuition fee, special fees and alumni fees to differently-abled students including those visually challenges residing in Tamil Nadu. Aspirants must submit Disability Certificate issued by the District Welfare Officer for the Differently Abled Citizens. However, they are required to pay other prescribes fees such as admission fee, registration fees, eligibility fee, postage, PCP fee, etc.
Annamalai University DDE offers courses at UG, PG, Diploma and certificate levels in distance education mode. The on-campus courses at Annamalai University are duly approved/accredited by apex bodies like NAAC (Grade A+), All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), etc. Some of the popular courses at Annamalai DDE includes MA, BFA and MBA. Interested candidates can fill out the application form on the university's website.
The total tuition fee for BFA at Annamalai University DDE is INR 16,600. This information is sourced from official website/ sanctioning body and is subject to change. Aspirants have to pay the programme fee to confirm their seat in the university. Candidates have to pay the application fee in the start to apply for the course.
Annamalai University DDE offers BFA programme for four-years. The university offers BFA to candidates who have completed Class 12. Below are the BFA specialisations offered at Annamalai University DDE:
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